isometric
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səˈmɛ adjective Also, i·so·met·ri·cal.
1.
of, pertaining to, or having equality of measure.
2.
of or pertaining to isometric exercise.
3.
Crystallography. noting or pertaining to that system of crystallization that is characterized by three equal axes at right angles to one another. Compare crystal system.
4.
Prosody. of equal measure; made up of regular feet.
5.
Drafting. designating a method of projection (isometric projection) in which a three-dimensional object is represented by a drawing (i·somet·ric draw·ing) having the horizontal edges of the object drawn usually at a 30° angle and all verticals projected perpendicularly from a horizontal base, all lines being drawn to scale. Compare orthographic projection.
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an isometric drawing.
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isometric (ˌaɪsəʊˈmɛtrɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having equal dimensions or measurements |
| 2. | physiol of or relating to muscular contraction that does not produce shortening of the muscle |
| 3. | (of a crystal or system of crystallization) having three mutually perpendicular equal axes |
| 4. | crystallog another word for cubic |
| 5. | prosody having or made up of regular feet |
| 6. | (of a method of projecting a drawing in three dimensions) having the three axes equally inclined and all lines drawn to scale |
| —n | |
| 7. | Also called: isometric drawing a drawing made in this way |
| 8. | Also called: isometric line a line on a graph showing variations of pressure with temperature at constant volume |
| [C19: from Greek isometria (see | |
| iso'metrically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
isometric
1840, coined from Gk. isos "equal" + metron "measure" (see meter (2)). Originally a method of using perspective in drawing; the physiological sense relating to muscular action is from 1891, borrowed from Ger. isometrisch (1882). Isomer is an 1866 back-formation; isometrics coined 1962 in Amer.Eng.
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isometric i·so·met·ric (ī'sə-mět'rĭk)
adj.
Of or exhibiting equality in dimensions or measurements.
Of, relating to, or being a crystal system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other.
Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same.
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Example sentences
Fearing deep-vein thrombosis on such long flights, doctors teach the crews isometric exercises to perform in the cramped space.
The press release description is spot-on, since the game is an isometric shooter with some defensive strategy elements.
Perform isometric exercises to encourage circulation.
Isometric contractions do not change the length of the muscle.
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